COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Assistant Principal, Middle
JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal, Middle
DEPARTMENT: Assigned School
POSITION SUMMARY : Under principal supervision, serving in an assigned middle school, this position is responsible for providing assistance with strategic direction and in overseeing the execution of all plans and activities of the district’s curriculum, ensuring student learning experiences are consistent with the mission and instructional goals of the district.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Supervises the day-to-day activities of building staff. Duties include hiring, training, counseling, and evaluating staff performance.
- Assists the Principal oversee the delivery of academic instruction ensuring learning experiences consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the building and district.
- Provides assistance and guidance to staff who are engaged in student instruction.
- Promotes improvement of curriculum and instruction within the building.
- Monitors student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and objectives of the building and district; initiates corrective action as necessary.
- Administers the student behavior and discipline program; counsels and provides guidance to students regarding a variety of personal, academic, and behavioral issues.
- Investigates and addresses student-related issues and concerns; develops a plan of action to address problem(s).
- Works cooperatively with intervention assistance team, guidance counselors, student safety resource coordinator, and others to implement various initiatives to increase academic success and ensure students can achieve their appropriate grade level.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes student activities and programs including student recognition, school dances, student of the month, and the like.
- Assists in development of the master schedule and class scheduling of students.
- Monitors school building areas to ensure safe conditions and compliance with Federal, state, and local health and safety standards.
- Manages the transportation of students to/from school.
- Performs the duties of Athletic Director/Coordinator responsible for administering the athletic program for the building.
- Creates and promotes a positive and cooperative atmosphere that encourages and motivates students and staff; ensures rules are fairly and consistently administered.
- Supports implementation of the building's after school activities and events by attending activities/events and ensuring acceptable student behavior at all school sanctioned/sponsored activities/events.
- Prepares or oversees completion of required documentation and reports.
- Promotes positive school-community relations by clearly communicating school messages to parents and members of the community, responding to parental and community inquiries in a timely and courteous manner, and maintaining visibility with students, parents, and the community.
- Develops and maintains appropriate communication and relationships with all departments, and officials of appropriate agencies.
- Resolves problems, situations or issues in a collaborative, tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Performs the duties of Principal in that individual's absence.
- Maintains current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in middle school curriculum, instruction and building administration. Recommends changes to operations and instructional strategies as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION LEVEL: Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, administration or a related field required at time of appointment.
- EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of successful, licensed teaching experience with Columbus City Schools or a comparable school district, and one (1) year of school-based administrator experience (Current CCS employees without administrative experience will be considered if the valid principal licensure requirement is met).
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: State of Ohio Principal license (Grades 4-9, or 5-12)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned functions; considerable knowledge of curriculum development and implementation; considerable knowledge of student information systems and learning platforms; considerable knowledge of laws related to student rights, teacher contracts, discipline, and special education.
Skills:
Computer proficiency; interpersonal communication; conflict management and resolution.
Abilities:
Ability to make informed and timely decisions to address a variety of issues and concerns; ability to communicate effectively and work productively with all levels of district staff, students, parents, and the general public; ability to develop and foster positive working relationships; ability to handle difficult situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner; ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively; ability to create and maintain various departmental records, documents, and reports; ability to maintain attention to detail; ability to provide guidance, train and review the work of assigned staff.
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.
